Young Fisherman Hurts Foot Fishing at Belden's Pond
Arthur Stewart twelve suffered four cuts on his right foot after slipping on a rock while fishing at Belden's Pond. He was rushed to Troy Hospital from Pumper 5 fire house by Patrolmen Moran and Mons and treated by Dr. Padalino. Later he went home with his father. Pumper 3 responded at 9 05 p m yesterday to a small car fire at Adams and Fourth Streets involving Norman Gamache's vehicle at 427 Seventh Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Stewart
Fifteenth Street
Belden's Pond
Troy Hospital
Pumper 5
John Moran
William Mons
Central Police Station
Joseph Padalino
Norman Gamache
Seventh Avenue
Adams
Fourth Streets
Card of Thanks for Loss of Son and Family Notice
Mr and Mrs John Rea thank relatives and Trends for kindness during their bereavement over their late son Corporal Saverio J Rea US Marine Corps The Zimmer family also thanks friends neighbors and relatives for floral tributes and prayers received in their recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rea
Corp
Saverio J. Rea
U. S. Marine Corps
Zimmer
John Zimmer
In Memoriam and Memorials
In memoriam notices list Salvatore Fateo Chester H Gunther and numerous family members with birth and death dates. The page records obituaries and birth notices from multiple families including Alexander Beiso Bieg Kehn Robertson Bagley and others with hospital births in 1943 and 1948.
Extra Bus Operators End Strike After Doyle's Plea
Twenty one striking United Traction extra bus operators return to work after a three hour mediation with State Labor Dept mediator Andrew C Doyle. He urged workers to resume to protect gains while WL B E panel prepares wage and hour contract hearings due within ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Traction Co
Pam
Andrew C. Doyle
State Labor Department
United Traction
Albia
Doyle
Upion
War Labor Board
Moses Shapiro
WLBE
Traction
WLS
Troy
Watervliet
Green Island
Cohoes
Lansingburg
Catholic Service League Plans Card Party
The Catholic Women's Service League met to finalize plans for the annual summer card party set for Wednesday July 21 at 2 30 p m in the hotel The group named Mrs Carli A Smith as arrangements chairwoman with Mrs Gerald B Fitzgerald as co chairwoman Presiding was Mrs Henry J Hughes president Names were given for printing ticket prize distribution special awards and tables chairs committees with several co chairmen listed for each duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Women's Service League
Hendrick Hudson
Carli A. Smith
Gerald B. Fitzgerald
Henry J. Hughes
Benjamin Singleton
Thomas Gallagher
J. H. Maloney
Thomas F. FitzGerald
William F. Helm
William J. Broderick
Helen E. Casey
D. George Hooley
Margaret Hayes
Paul Gabriel
Charles McOmber
A. J. Ham,brook
Charles J. Wiles
Frank Guy
Miss Florence Turner Enters Youth Caravan Training
Miss Florence Turner a Round Lake Union School teacher is in training at Pottstown Pennsylvania for a summer Youth Caravan program under the Methodist Church Board of Education. After completing the course she will join three other counselors for a Troy Conference tour staying a week at each location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Beb. Turner
Round Lake Union School
Pottstown
Board of Education of
The
Methodist Church
Turner
Troy Conference
Soldier Dies In Crash In Saratoga Springs
Pvt. John F. Begnal 19 died four hours after a two car crash on state highway near Saratoga Lake. Two Saratoga girls Helen Donohue 19 with a fractured skull and Dolores Morrison 16 with a fractured pelvis and multiple ribs were listed in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Springs Hospital
John F. Begnal
George F. Begnal
Broadway
Helen’ Donohue
Saratoga
Dolores Morrison
State Highway &P
Saratoga Lake
Begnal
Fort McClellan
Ala
Thomas Stevens
West Circular Street
Donohue
Morrison
George Closson
Catherine Street
Closson
Elizabeth Smith
Circular Street
Thomas Holland
Simone
Wheeler
Ralston Spa
Holland
Stevens
Miss Smith
Frederick G. Eaton
Saratoga County
Scouts Plan Holiday Camp Trips
Fourth of July weekend will see many Troy Area Boy Scout troops hiking or camping. Troop 51 of St John’s Episcopal Church led by Edward Freeman and Chester Milhouse plans a Barberville hike with patrol leaders Ernest Trankle and James Patterson. Troop 52 of St Lawrence’s Church travels to Pierson’s Farm with trek cart and tests. Troop 19 posters recruiting WAVES SPARS and Marines. Troop 44 (Cohoes) adds six new members: Richard Cuddy Joseph Legasse John Martin Harold Rosecrans Robert Stopera Edward Walsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Area
St. John's Episcopal Church
Barberville
Edward Freeman
Chester Milhouse
Mr. Milhouse
Ernest Trankle
Flying Eagle Patrol
William Wagar
James Patterson
Blazing Arrow Patrol
St. Lawrence’s Church
Pierson
Creek Road
Poestenkill Road
Paul Fowler
George Smithies
William Vadnais
Troop 44
Cohoes
Richard Cuddy
Joseph Legasse
John Martin
Harold Rosecrans
Robert Stopera
Edward Walsh
Temperatures Return to Normal After Record Lows
Daily temperatures stabilized after a record low for the date of 49 degrees, later rising to 85 by 5 30 pm and 66 at noon. Officials noted July 2 reading near normal, contrasting with earlier week extremes, while the high on the date reached 98 degrees in 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Mercury
Hudson Falls Fire Chiefs Elect New Association Leaders
Ralph Rivers, chief of the Hudson Falls Fire Department, was named president of the Washington County Fire Chiefs Association at a meeting held yesterday. In Hudson Falls, Chief Joseph Lucia of Whitehall was elected vice president and Chief William Dillig an of Fort Edward was named secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Rivers
Hudson Falls
Washington County Fire Chiefs Association
Joseph Lucia
Whitehall
William Dilligan
Fort Edward
League To Interview Candidates In Rensselaer County
The Rensselaer County League of Women Voters plans interviews with Troy and Rensselaer County men running for public office before fall elections. The Active Voter Committee will collect biographical data and views on local issues such as garbage collection and a new high school. A Know Your Party quiz is planned for the next meeting to guide candidate interviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Rensselaer County
Rensselaer County League of Women
Harry
A. van Velsor
van Velsor
WOKO Stock Transfer Question At FCC Hearing
Sam Pickard former FRC member and CBS vice president traced a 24 percent stake in WOKO Albany through transfers to Mrs Pickard Harold Smith and R K Phelps amid questions of hidden ownership under FCC license renewal. Smith testified no concealment. Pickard noted a 1942 clarification. A training plane incident at Dunshire Farms Clums Corners left the cadet uninjured but the aircraft was dismantled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Pickard
Federal Radio Commission
Columbia Broadcasting System
Worko
Albany
Federal Communications Commission
Washington
Associated Press
Pickard
Woko Corporation
CBS
Harold E. Smith
R. K. Phelps
Kansas City
Phelps
United States
Missouri
William S. Paley
George Sutton
WOKO
Smith
Miami Beach
Fla
Flat Rock
WN. C
Old Radio Commission
Troy
Dunshire Farms
Clums Corners
Aupart
Democrats Weigh New Faces In Troy Politics
In Troy the Democratic party debates new leadership as candidates for mayoral and city committee control emerge. Proposals target party power including Dougherty for mayor and a renewed fight for county committee influence, with ward-level shifts planned to energize campaigning and counterparty strength ahead of August petitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Dougher
Troy
Dougherty
John J. Tower
American Labor Party
Joseph F. McLoughlin
Mcloughlin
I. Nathan Sidman
Rensselaer County
Dist. Atty
Earle J. Wiley
G. O
William V. O'Connor
Rensselaer County Board of Supervisors
Casey
Recognition Quiz Br Carl and Baseball Fan Denizen
Carl is described as a Troy native and Lansingburgs alumnus who loved baseball, played second base for the old Lansingburgs V, supported the Bearcats, and helped organize civilian defense in Rensselaer County. He studied at Lansingburg Schools, Troy Academy, and Albany Law School, serving as secretary to a state senator and aiding in Army preparation. Identify him on Page 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansingburgs
Bearcats
Lansingburg
Troy Academy
Albany Law School
Rensselaer County
Travel Rush Hits Record Peak Despite Warnings
Record travel rush despite gasoline rationing and war plant hiring. Elks cancel Troy Fourth picnic for driving issues while Menands plans Independence Day events with flag raising, music by the school band, and contests for children. Mayor Rose and Kenneth MacAffer to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menands
Menands Road
Charles Ladow
Kenneth 3. MacAffer
John A. Rose
Thief Returns Bicycle With Apology Note
A thief who stole a girl’s bicycle in Menands yesterday left a note on the seat saying he lacked money to get home. Patrols found the bike at Grand Street and Seventh Avenue and returned it to Nancy Knox of Brookside Avenue. The bike valued at about 35 dollars was recovered by Menands police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menands
Troy
Fred Ibbott
Edward Howard
Central Police Station
Radio Patrol
Grand Street
Seventh Avenue
Holiday travel hits record preholiday rush in Troy
Tremendous demand for rail bus and air tickets floods Troy Union Station and regional hubs as holiday travel surges. Tickets sell out fast at Troy and Albany with long lines and warnings of continued congestion. Officials attribute the surge to gasoline shortages OPA pleas and a 50 percent rise over last Fourth of July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Troy Union Station
Nus
Albany
Adirondacks
Catskills
Boston
New York
OPA
Posthumous Purple Heart Award for fallen son
James Ryan of 337 Congress Street received the Order of the Purple Heart and a Certificate of Citation for military merit on behalf of his son Lawrence W. Ryan who died in North Africa on April 6 1943. The award honors the sacrifice and wounds that led to his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James ©. Ryan
Congress Street
Lawrence W. Ryan
North Africa
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Troy Record
Troy, N. Y
Waren
Salvatore Fateo
Father
Alexander
Grace Hospital
New Haven, Conn
Egbert E. Alexander
Janét Lorraine
Esther Wicks
West Sandake
Beiso
Jefferson Hospital
Philadelphia
Joseph F. Beiso
Joseph Francis
Lucy Morrone
Bieg
Samantan Hospital
Bernard Bieg
Raymond
Bagley
High St
Ruby Pearl Miller
James
James Henry Sagley
iGamp
William E. Waddell
Averill Park
M. D
Paul L. Miller
Lahra
Green Island Methodist Church
Waterford Rural Cemetery
Bedell
Manchester
Jane Bedell
George A. Wickham
Waller Werrume
Exina Wickham
Eugene Foster
A. D. MacAser
Mohawk St. Cahors
Geary McIlvern
Albany Rural Cemetery
Friends
Falco
Salvatore Falco
St. Jean the Baptist
Folderman
William H. Folderman
Nellie Congdon
Frank Folderman
Marcus
Robert
Sherman Felderman
Cornelia Pritchard
Parker Bros
Grace
the Leonard Hospital
Nona Cooney
Benjamin BR. Grace
SS Patrick's Church
Oakwood
West Crescent
N. Y
Frederck
Mingher
Herbert J. Woodin
Willian Haston
Lester Dunn
Tying T. Hawkins
William F. Maycock
Woodin
John M. Mitchell
Union Cemetery
Snyder
Paterson
XN. J
Lotta A. Chadwick
Charles A. Snyder
Harold A. Snyder
Long Island
Howard I. Snyder
Alma L. Snyder
Howard Snyder
Fur Ninth Street
Strong
Pkh
N.Y
Har M. Strong
Harvey M. Strong
U.S. Army
Wre
Beulah Kellosg
Putnam Station
Morris Funeral Home
Wirehall
WLB
Shapiro
Frank Cummings
Albany Federation of Labor
R. Oakley Kennedy
Cluett, Peabody & Co., Inc
Catholic Service League
Edmund F. Bennett
Frear Park
112Th Street
126Th Street
School 12
Beman Park
Prospect Park
van Every
Rye Field
Kinlock
Frear
Rye
Bennett
Ilene Hull
Shirley Frost
Madeleine Lamsey
Betty Anne Shanley
Gail Mason
Billy Palso
George Herring
Tommy Graulty
Dick Carmen
Edwin Shudt
Patty Peetz
Jane Adams
Norma Donahue
Joan Gallegar
Norma Corrigan
Billy Galloway
Bob Gibson
Jimmy Connally
Wayne Gibson
Albert Wells
Betty Mace
Candra Shudt
Sally Shields
Billy Schnapp
Freac Park
Ann Torpey
Rose Marie
Grad Marie Hall
Edward Tolem
Timoithy Anderson
Paul Ross
Woko Stock Transfer
Party
Ward Oldtimers
Frederick C. Casey
Cornelius A. Casey
Edward M. Cail
James F. Kirwin
Cyril P. Neville
Martin F. Manning
Walter Shea
Matthew A. Rourke
Charles Marterer
John P. Weatherwax
Schaghticoke
John
Schodack
Maurice Whitney
Berlin
Calderman
Edwin F Henty
Harald A. Sheldon
Lalderman
Fred A. Beck
Jesse J. Smith
Lloyd Bingham
Henry E. Smith
Sears
Uwiereps
Troy Lodge of Elks
Troy Riding Club
Hartigans
Local Women For
Behr-Manhing Corporation
10Th Ave
27Th St
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